| The Browncoats are back at Armageddon! Melbourne, 1-2 November |
[Oct. 30th, 2008|08:08 am] |
The Browncoats are back at Armageddon! Browncoats Downunder will be back in force at the Armageddon Multimedia Expo in Melbourne this weekend (1-2 November).
Our booth is shaping up to be AWESOME! We’ve also got heaps of goodies for sale. They're cheaper than ordering in from overseas (when exchange rate and postage is factored in) and by buying from us, you're helping us to raise money for charity.
Here's a sampling of what will be available for purchase at our booth. Numbers are limited, so get in early! All sales are CASH ONLY.
* Kaylee “Shiny” Marquettes (QMX) - $80 each (very limited numbers)
* Serenity Money Packs (QMX) - $25 each
* Serenity Valley Map lithographs (QMX) - $50 each [3 only!]
* Serenity Blueprints Reference Books (QMX) - $25 each [3 only!]
* Big Damn Heroes Lithographs (QMX) - featuring Mal, Jayne, Inara & Kaylee - $20 each or $70 for full set
* Framed Big Damn Heroes Lithograph – Mal - $100 [1 only!]
* Blue Sun Travel Posters (QMX) - featuring Miranda, Londinium, Serenity Valley, Persephone and Sihnon - $20 each or $70 for full set
* Miranda / Burnham Quadrant Maps (Limited print run from QMX, not available anywhere else) - $10 each
* T-shirts - $25 each
- “Firefly” T-shirts (Mens & Womens), "Let's Be Bad Guys" T-shirts (Mens), Jayne "Public Relations" T-shirts (Mens), "Dear Buddha" T-shirts (Mens), "Browncoat / I aim to misbehave" T-shirts (Mens & Womens), "Fruity Oaty Bar" T-shirts (Mens), Mal "Big Damn Hero" T-shirts (Mens)
* Serenity Posters (US Design) - Small - $5 each, Large - $20 each
* Serenity comics with the special "California Browncoats" cover created especially for San Diego Comic-Con (Proceeds go to Kids Need to Read) - $15 each
* Serenity "Still Flyin" calico bags - $10 each
* Browncoat Lanyards - $7 each
* Browncoat Wristbands - $3 each
This year's charity is MND Victoria. Motor Neurone Disease is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells - neurones - controlling the muscles that enable us to move around, speak, breathe and swallow, fail to work normally. With no nerves to activate them, muscles gradually weaken and waste. This is the disease that took my dad a few weeks ago, after 2 years of suffering. The body slowly wastes away, while the mind is as keen as ever. Right now, there is no known cure or treatment. It affects over 350,000 of the world's population at any one time, and kills over 100,000 every year. In Australia, MND kills one person every day. Quite a few Browncoats have been touched by this disease, and with your help it is hoped that a cure can be found.
We have two raffles for MND Victoria (1 each day) with 3 prize packs going up for grabs on Saturday and another 3 prize packs on Sunday. They'll be drawn 3pm each day, so buy early and buy often! Raffle Tickets will be $3.50 each - or you can buy in bulk and SAVE - 2 for $6, 5 for $12 or 8 for $20!
First prize on each day is an autographed Serenity Poster (a US version signed by Summer Glau “River” and Nathan Fillion “Mal” on Saturday, or a German version signed by Nathan Fillion on Sunday). The other prize packs will include a range of Serenity related goodies - autographed items, mini-posters, T-shirts, a Serenity ornament, a Serenity novelization, Kaylee necklaces etc.
We will also be promoting Motor On 2009, a fantastic fundraising event that will be held in March 2009 - part cocktail party, part dance party, it'll be a night to remember!
See you there!
Links:
Armageddon Multimedia Expo - http://armageddonexpo.com/
MND Victoria - http://mnd.asn.au/
Motor On 2009 - http://www.zo-ee.com/ |
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| Still alive |
[Sep. 27th, 2008|10:06 am] |
I've been neglecting LJ for real life - sorry! Things are going well - busy at work, busy at not-work... generally keeping busy (and generally out of trouble).
But not too busy to forget everyone! I may not be around much, but you're all in my thoughts.
And since you should never come to a party emptyhanded, I bring you the most amusing take on Sherlock Holmes I've seen in a while....
Thanks to James Moran for the link.
*hugs to all * |
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| "Can't Stop the Serenity" charity events in Oz/NZ |
[Jun. 14th, 2008|03:08 pm] |
"Can't Stop the Serenity" charity events are happening all over Australia this year, and New Zealand too! So come along to your nearest event, enjoy a great movie, win some fantastic prizes and meet up with friends, old and new!
Events:
Adelaide, SA - Friday, 4 July 2008
Perth, WA - Saturday, 5 July 2008
Auckland, NZ - Saturday, 5 July 2008
Melbourne, VIC - Sunday, 6 July 2008
Brisbane, QLD - Sunday, 6 July 2008
Launceston, TAS - Sunday, 6 July 2008
Sydney, NSW - TBC (September)
All the details are at www.cstsanz.com
Funds raised are being donated to Equality Now. To find out more about the global event, visit www.cantstoptheserenity.com |
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| Can’t Stop the Serenity Charity Screenings in 2008 – Volunteers Wanted |
[Jan. 26th, 2008|10:05 pm] |
2008 is finally here! And with it is another year of ‘Can’t Stop the Serenity’ charity screenings.
If you’re not familiar with ‘Can’t Stop the Serenity’ (CSTS), this is a global charity event centered around screenings of ‘Serenity’. It all began in 2006, when 47 cities across the world held events to raise money for human rights organisation, ‘Equality Now’. Over US$65,000 was raised in that first year. The event continued in 2007, with 46 cities raising over US$115,000. In 2008, the goal is US$150,000 with 55 cities set to participate.
Since it’s beginnings, Australian Browncoats have been a key part of events. And in 2008, we would like to see this tradition continue. We hope to have events happening across Australia on 4-6 July 2008.
To help things along, we have formed a CSTS Australia & New Zealand Coordination Team (CSTS ANZ). We have already lined up lots of amazing auction items for participating cities, and our aim is to help make the process as easy as possible for each area by assisting with media, promotion, logistics and planning.
If you are interested in joining the CSTS Australia & New Zealand Coordination Team, or would like to help organise an event in your area, please email CSTS.ANZ@gmail.com.
We will be hosting a group chat session on Sunday 3 February at 8pm to answer any questions and to do some brainstorming. Please let us know if you’re interested in attending and we will provide you with access information.
We look forward to seeing you all at ‘Can’t Stop the Serenity 2008’!
Keep flying,
Jen Cummings
CSTS Australia & New Zealand |
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| Writers on Strike - Fans4Writers Campaign |
[Nov. 7th, 2007|11:45 am] |
You would think that when I travel all the way from Australia to teh US to go on a holiday, I'd just relax and have fun, right? Um... well, see... while I was in LA, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. And I kinda volunteered to help out the fandom support campaign. And boy, has it steamrolled!
If you don't know about the strike, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ55Ir2jCxk
In response to the strike, we have formed Fans4Writers.
Fans4Writers is a movement born from fans of Joss Whedon, at WHEDONesque.com. As supporters of the people behind the scenes, who develop and write the stories that have meant so much to so many, we wanted to do something tangible to show them that we support the Writers Guild of America strike.
Our first foray out to the picket lines was to deliver pizza to the writers at Universal Studios, to feed the bodies that have fed our minds. You can read about it at http://whedonesque.com/ws/
It quickly became clear and necessary for the effort to encompass more than a single fandom. As such, Fans4Writers is not just for Whedon fans. It is not just for "genre" fans or television fans. This effort belongs to fans of ALL striking writers.
So, what are we doing?
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| Heading Stateside |
[Oct. 28th, 2007|06:27 pm] |
Woot! I'm flying out to Los Angeles in TWO DAYS!
This is going to be so much fun! Six weeks of adventure in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, San Diego and Mexico! Plus... a Firefly/Serenity convention and cruise!
I'll see some of you soon!! |
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| Armageddon Expo - Day 2 and some photos |
[Oct. 15th, 2007|09:13 pm] |
Phew! It's finally over!
Alan was kind enough to stop by our booth twice yesterday. The first time, he and his manager stopped by briefly to check out the booth, and then to ask directions to the stall selling the new Mal shirt. Not sure why he wanted it, but it's kinda cool that he was buying merchandise for the movie he was in!
The second time was once the show had pretty much wound down, so there were fewer people around. He came behind the booth and we were able to take a couple of pictures with him and the booth organisers, and he signed our massive Serenity banner.
The banner we have is so awesome! It's 5ft x 8ft, and is a cinema promo banner with the Australian Serenity poster design. Our goal is to use it as a backdrop for future Browncoat Booths at conventions and events in Australia, and hopefully we can get each cast member to sign it when they come to visit. One day, it'll get auctioned off for charity (though in the meantime, it's MINE!!!!!) ;)
Pictures are starting to filter through, though very slowly as we're all exhausted!! Unfortunately, my brain was not set to "on" and I didn't take many photos (and those I did take were all dark and blurry)
Here's a few from other folk though:
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And this would be taken by one of my many stalkers, as I'm showing Mr General Public some of our charity auction items
Alan stops by our booth on Sunday for some pics with the organising crew
And look what he did to our banner!
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| Armageddon Expo - Report from Day 1 |
[Oct. 13th, 2007|11:02 pm] |
Hi everyone!
I've just arrived back home after Day 1 of Armageddon! The Armageddon Expo in Melbourne, that is.
Alan Tudyk is our Firefly guest, and he's been a joy so far. He spent most of the day signing autographs and making many a Browncoat happy with hugs at the photo ops.
He spoke at 2 panels, the first at 1pm for about an hour, and the second at 5pm for about half an hour (as an extra bonus session).
Among the many topics covered in his session were his recent films, including "Death at a Funeral" which was released here this week, and his experiences in filming "A Knight's Tale" and "3.10 to Yuma" - both of which starred Australian/New Zealand actors. He spoke about learning english accents, and how there were plans at the time for a sequel to "A Knight's Tale". There were some extra lines filmed in which Watt announces at the end of the film that he has bought a ship. The plan was to open the film with the team being on Watt's ship - which had been taken over by pirates. Forced into the lower decks to row, Watts spends weeks with his only view being the back of another rower. This poor bloke has had his eyes sewn shut and his tongue cut off, and his entire back is an intricate tattoo. After many weeks, Watts realises that the tattoo is a treasure map. The only problem is that the bloke keeps getting in trouble (probably because he can't see or talk!) and gets whipped - and each time he is whipped, a bit of the map is lost. So Watts keeps trying to get them to whip him instead. Eventually, they take back the ship and go looking for the treasure.
He also shared some stories about working with Russell Crowe on "3.10 to Yuma", including Crowe's regular hosting of sports night featuring his favourite Rugby League team. However, it turns out that he would record them and then only screen them if his team won. Something which the cast and crew found amusing, to the point where they were checking the scores online to see if they'd be having a sports night or not!)
There were also many questions about his other projects, and he seemed very pleased at the range and variety of questions. These included what it was like to kiss Heath Ledger ("You should ask Jake Gyllenhal! Maybe I should call him and we can compare notes"), and "28 Days" (and how he has actually been asked to sign posters for "28 Days Later"!).
He had some great stories to share about the alternate ending for "28 Days". Originally, his character's story resolution was a scene where Sandra Bullock was on her way to a baseball game and went past a public theatre where a wall was plastered with posters for Gunter's one-man show, "Fragile Package". The poster showed Alan wearing a cardboard box with "This Way Up" arrows pointing towards his crotch. When testing the film, audiences wanted more resolution, and so they filmed the scene in the plant shop. You can see Alan wearing a shirt with the his face on the back - a promo for the gig. Alan laughingly said that there are only 2 shirts in existence - his sister has one and he has the other... somewhere. And his mother has one of the posters up in her house!
He also spoke about his experiences in "Spamalot", and had a lot to share about the challenges of "I, Robot". This included lots of discussion on the challenge of green screen acting, motion capture and the preparation that he undertook to take on the role.
He shared some background on how he got into acting, and the kinds of challenges he has faced. And about how formal training in acting is one of the best things an aspiring actor can do. He spoke fondly of his time at Julliard, and credits this experience with his success today.
He did shed a little more light on the recent Serenity sequel rumours, and clarified that the sales of the Serenity Collectors Edition are very strong and that this is making Universal happy - happy enough to be thinking about the possibility of revisiting the verse. But we need to keep up the sales of this and other officially licenced products, as money talks.
He spoke a little about his recent work with Halo 3, and had some funny tales to tell. He was asked if he could tell us which lines are his and he mentioned that he had lots of statements such as "Tank - over there" and so forth. When he compared notes with Nathan afterwards, Nathan stated that his lines were commands for the troops and other captainy things. Alan's were more like "run away!". Seems to have been a little typecast ;)
Probably the best thing about his panel was a special little piece of footage he shared with us.
After trying to find a home movie at his parent's place recently, he came across a tape that he and Nathan had made during their time on Firefly. It was an introduction to Firefly for his parents and their friends. His instructions were to screen it 20 minutes before the first episode premiered. There was lots of behind the scenes footage of the filming of "Jaynestown" including brief interviews with extras ("So how did they apply the mud?"), riding the mule without permission ("We don't have clearance to ride the mule" *Alan looks shifty*), Adam speaking to camera (directed to Alan's dad) about how Alan has clearly been led astray with his leftist leanings, and some mock hissy fits between Alan and Adam, who shared the same trailer (albeit with separate halves).
Alan has given a copy of it to Joss and it is hoped that it will one day find it's way into the light of day. However, he specifically asked that the screening not be recorded, as they did not have all the necessary clearances. So if you see anything like it online, he asked that we all do as a good Browncoat would, and ensure that the culprit is publicly humiliated as punishment (he left the particular form of humilation up to us) ;)
He also mentioned that he won't be attending the Creation con in Burbank in October, as he has a conflicting work schedule. However, I can't recall what that work was. :(
I'm sure I've missed lots, but it's late and we've had a busy day with our very first "Browncoat Booth". Alan has one more day with us, signing autographs and posing for pictures.
Our booth is doing really well, and we are definitely outshining our fan club neighours! The booth is pretty much 2-3 deep at all times, and we're raising lots of moolah for our charity, Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria.
So far, an excellent Day 1. :D |
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| Wash (Alan Tudyk) in Melbourne 13-14 Oct |
[Sep. 28th, 2007|06:32 pm] |
Alan Tudyk (Wash from Firefly) will be attending Armageddon Expo in Melbourne on 13-14 October 2007
http://www.armageddonexpo.com/
The local Browncoats are having a booth there, selling merchandise and an auction to raise funds for MND Victoria (Motor Neurone Disease). Items will include official and locally produced merchandise, such as books, t-shirts, bags etc. For the auction, we have a whole bunch of autographed items.
Also featuring at the event are:
Joe Flanagan - Stargate: Atlantis
Connor Trinneer - Star Trek Enterprise/Stargate Atlantis
Monique Brumby (singer)
Ray Park – Darth Maul (Star Wars) & the Toad (X-Men)
Chris Rankin – Percy Weasly in Harry Potter Films
Billy West – Futurama
It'll be a fun event, so please pass this onto your friends |
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| Returning to North America! |
[Sep. 4th, 2007|01:39 pm] |
Hi everyone!
My upcoming trip east to the west coast of the US and Canada is now in the proper planning stage.
Here's what I'm thinking so far:
Oct 31 or Nov 1: Fly to LAX
Nov 1-6: Los Angeles (including Starfury)
Nov 6-8: San Francisco & surrounds
Nov 8-9: Overnight train from Oakland to Portland
Nov 9-16: Portland, OR
Nov 16: Train from Portland to Seattle
Nov 16-21: Seattle, WA
Nov 21: Travel from Seattle to Vancouver - not sure how yet.
Nov 22-29: Vancouver, BC
Nov 29: Fly from Vancouver to San Diego
Nov 30-Dec 5: San Diego & Browncoat Cruise
Dec 6 or Dec 7: Fly back home to Melbourne
If anyone would like a visitor while I'm in town, please let me know! I'm also interested in connecting with folk to hang out with and explore.
Wooot! I'm coming back!!
Edited coz I'm told my compass is broken. Oops! |
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| Randomness... Torchwood & Doctor Who |
[Aug. 6th, 2007|10:33 pm] |
Wow.
I just finished watching all of Torchwood Season 1. Phew! That Captain Jack sure is a bundle of hotness!!
In a desperate need to finally understand all about his character, I discovered a fantastic bio at ... where else... wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Harkness
That explains so much.
I can't wait to finish Season 3 of Doctor Who!!
Now if only Channel 10 would not keep us waiting 45 freakin' minutes while they make Big Brother overrun! And now they're changing the timeslot to midnight on a freakin' Tuesday??? What, do you think you're the Aussie version of Fox, Network 10?? GRRRRRRRRRRR |
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| Charity Screening of Joss Whedon's Serenity |
[Jun. 18th, 2007|06:43 pm] |
Hello Aussie Browncoats!
I'd like to invite you all to come along for a special once-a-year chance to see Serenity on the BIG SCREEN!
The "Can't Stop The Serenity" charity screenings are on again, this year in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney on Saturday, 23 June.
Melbourne:
RMIT Kaleide Theatre, Swanston St, Melbourne
Doors open at 6.30pm
Tickets are just $15 at the door
http://cstsmelbourne.googlepages.com
Sydney:
George Street Cinemas
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets are $12 online from Dramatix or $15 at the door
https://www.dramatix.com.au/csts_sydney
Adelaide:
Medical School, Adelaide Uni (Frome Road)
Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets are just $15 at the door
http://community.livejournal.com/csts_adelaide
There will be an awesome selection of prizes at each event, including autographed items and Serenity merchandise. And costume contests!
Melbourne will be auctioning off an Australian Serenity poster signed by Joss Whedon, a signed photo of Jewel Staite and Sean Maher, and a Supernova poster signed by Ron Glass and other guests. They also have a whole host of cool door prizes including copy of "Finding Serenity" signed by Jane Espensen and Serenity merchandise.
Sydney will be holding an auction a whole host of goodies, including a rare Serenity CD wallet donated by Morena Baccarin, a Firefly Soundtrack CD signed and donated by Greg Edmonson, a signed photo of Summer Glau, and a few more that you'll have to be there to learn about! They will also giving away door prizes including Serenity merchandise.
Adelaide has 4 amazing raffle packs up for grabs, including copy of "Finding Serenity" signed by Jane Espensen and lots of other Serenity merchandise, and will be holding a silent auction for a Supernova poster signed by Ron Glass and other guests.
This is a charity event for Equality Now (www.equalitynow.org)
See you all there!!!! |
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| Firefly Promotional Crate - on eBay for Equality Now |
[Jun. 18th, 2007|09:57 am] |
How cool! I'd seen this on eBay once years ago, but not since.
This was posted on LJ fireflyfans by the organiser for the Austin, Texas CSTS screening:
We are hosting a number of eBay and Silent Auctions for items that were donated to the cause.
(In case you are not familiar with Can't Stop The Serenity, please visit our global website:
http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/
A generous Browncoat donated one of the original Firefly Promotional Crates put together and sent to media, network execs and the like to raise awareness and "pimp" the (at the time) new show.
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| LJ Friends |
[Jun. 11th, 2007|11:15 pm] |
I've been doing some housecleaning of my LJ, and since this is going to be less of a travel blog and more of a "me and my possibly worldly woes" blog, I've had to do a little "un-friending".
Please don't take it personally if I unfriended you - it's probably because my brain's addled and I can't exactly remember the person that goes with the username.
So if I've unfriended you in error, please let me know!! |
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| BC Women's "Bears that Care" Charity Auction is almost over |
[Mar. 18th, 2007|12:44 pm] |
The last of the autographed bears signed for the BC Women's "Bears that Care" charity auction are up now!
Until Sunday, you can bid on bears autographed by the likes of Jewel Staite, Alan Tudyk, Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Tahmoh Penikett, Kristin Kreuk, John Glover, Renee Zellweger and many more.
Next week is the final round of auctions, and will include bears signed by Tom Welling, Jewel Staite, Mark Wahlberg, Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Jamie Bamber, Erica Durance and many more.
Please help by supporting the auctions and spreading the word.
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| Charity Auction of Teddy Bears autographed by celebrities |
[Feb. 27th, 2007|12:43 pm] |
Hi everyone!
You might know that I worked with a charity while living in Vancouver. One of the projects I started was "Bears that Care for BC Women's".
With the support of the Vancouver film industry, we are proud to bring you Bears that Care for BC Women's - the cutest fundraiser in town!
( Read more... ) |
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| Have you got pics with me in them from my trip to North America?? |
[Jan. 4th, 2007|06:50 pm] |
I've been getting things together to put together a scrap book of my trip to North America, and I'm noticing that I've got hardly any pictures of myself!
If anyone has pictures with me in them from July 2005 to October 2006, can you please either post a link to a full resolution version here, or email them to me at jenskijen [at] gmail.com
THANK YOU!!!! |
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